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Project Reports from 2024
A Multi-Modal Intervention to Decrease HPV Vaccine Hesitancy and Increase Uptake in Young Adult Women, Rylee Cartales
Improving Quality of Life in Menopausal Women Through a Best Practice Protocol: the Use of Hormone Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Module and Exercise, Claire Czerwonka
A Multimodal Intervention to Aid in Smoking Cessation, Lauren Druzbicki
A Multimodal Approach to Decreasing Hesitancy of the Influenza Vaccine in the Family Care Setting, Carley J. Ellenberger
Improving Early Identification and Management of Depression Symptomology Through Implementation of Universal Depression Screening in a University Student Health Center, Jessica M. Monjaras
Healthier Together: A Holistic Office Protocol Addressing the Chronic Nature of Children and Adolescents with ADHD, Kimberly Olmos
Project Reports from 2023
Antibiotic Over Prescription for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Amina Boudaia
Meditation-Type Exercise for the Management of Chemotherapy Related Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Patients, Christine Cain
Best Practice for Post-Operative Surgical Site Infection Prevention, Scott Cavinder
A Multimodal Intervention Treatment Plan for Adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Primary Care, Morgan Cullings
Improving Depression Screening Completion Rates for Medicare Patients in a Primary Care Setting, Kenneth J. Haluska
The Effect of Implementing Behavioral Counseling for Elevated LDL Levels, Blake L. Hansen
Advance Care Planning: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Gabrielle Alanna Harvey
A Prescription for Diabetes Self-Management Education: Best Practice for Persons with Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Ashley J. Milcarek
A Lifestyle Modification Intervention in Hispanic Adolescents with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Brianne Miller
A Multimodal Smartphone Application Intervention to Achieve Target Weight Goals in Overweight Adult Diabetics, Michael Thomas Schwuchow
Telehealth and its Impact on the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Melissa N. Toulios
Project Reports from 2022
The Outcome of a Multidimensional Intervention Strategy for the Management of Generalized Anxiety Disorder in an Internal Medicine Setting, Nicholas Davidson
Improving Osteoporosis Screening Rates of Women in a Primary Care Setting, Kristine E. Davis
A Two-Step Approach to Increase Breastfeeding Adherence in Mothers With Preterm Infants, Jessica J. Glinski
Empower You: an Adult Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management Program with Utilization of a Mobile Phone Application, Kelsey Jahn
Increasing Physical Activity in Women with Obesity to Promote Weight Loss, Ashley N. Kohler
Screening and Follow Up for Postpartum Depression: How to Improve Practice, Mallory Matusik
Walking Is Worthy: Walking for Hypertension, Ashleigh Y. Peterson
Behavioral Intervention to Increase Condom Use Among Men Who Take Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and Have Sex With Men, Marek J. Piszczatowski
The Efficacy of Tailored Text Messages to Improve Medication Adherence and Lifestyle Changes for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Vanessa B. Silverio
A Multimodal Intervention for Weight Loss in Primary Care, Amber Smith
Back to the Basics with SMART Goals: a Multimodal Intervention for Adults Who Have Type 2 Diabetes, Alyssa L. Snyder
Diet, Exercise, Self-Monitoring, Technology, and Motivational Interviewing for Weight Loss in Adults, Ashleigh D. Warburton
A Multimodal Approach to Decreasing Hesitancy and Increasing Uptake of the COVID-19 Vaccine in the Family Care Setting, Meghan Zwierzynski
Project Reports from 2021
Implementation of a Cost-Effective Treatment Algorithm for the Management of Acne Vulgaris in College Students, Cristina Borsilli
Hypertension Management: Improving Medication Adherence Through the Use of Daily Text Messages, Gaelle Bulabula
A Smartphone Intervention to Reduce Hospital Readmission Rates in Adult Patients Who Have Heart Failure, Jami L. Crisman
Efficacy of Diabetes Self-Management Education Administered via Telehealth for Adults with Uncontrolled Diabetes, Tanner Free
The Effect of Implementing a Generalized Anxiety Disorder Protocol for Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in the Primary Care Setting, Bailey J. Hinman
Guided Imagery and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Pain, Brandy Alicia Kirk
Better Together? The Effects of Shared Medical Appointments on BMI in Obese Adults, Amanda Larson
Don't Be Such a Buzzy®Kill: Reducing Pain During Vaccinations in College-Age Students, Katherine Long
Increasing Vaccination Rates in Pregnancy Using a Multifaceted Approach Including Patient Education and Reminder/Recall Interventions, Jas Tiara McGee
Education Combined with Reminder Strategies to Improve Cervical Cancer Screening Rates, Christina E. McLean
Using Mindfulness to Decrease Stress in College Students, Saska Pavlovic
A Tailored Multicomponent Intervention in Primary Care for Survivors of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), Rebecca L. Peterson
The Use of Automated Text Messaging as an Intervention for Smoking Cessation, Oluwasayo Sinkaiye
Keeping Primary Care Providers Informed about Detecting Skin Cancer in Young Adults, Riley J. Spears
Advanced Practice Nursing Intervention to Reduce Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting, Taylor Steger
Overcoming Obesity: Provider Reminders and Education in Pediatrics, Michelle Warren
Project Reports from 2020
Living Sweet: a Multi-Functional Mobile-Phone Application Strategy for Adults with Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chantel K. Anderson
A Multicomponent Tailored Intervention Program Protocol for Weight Loss in an Underserved Adult Patient Population with Obesity, Rita R. Arnold
Identification and Management of Adolescent Alcohol Use: Screening and Motivational Interviewing, Kelsie L. Berger
What's All the Buzzy About? Using Cryotherapy and Vibration for Pain During Vaccinations in Children, Marta L. Byma
A Positive Framed Message to Improve CPAP Compliance for Patients with OSA, Frances Clark
Take a Shot: the Effect of a Multicomponent Strategy to Increase Meningitis B Vaccination Rates, Valerie Cline
Mass Matters: Increasing Mammography Rates to Underserved Women, Ingrid N. Cooper
You're Not Forgotten: Effects of Screening for Postpartum Depression Within a Pediatric Setting, Marrisa S. Culver
The Effects of a Nutritional Intervention on Healthy Eating Habits and Body Mass Index, Kelley Eshenaur
A Multifactorial Intervention to Reduce Weight Bias in Healthcare Providers, Rose M. Flinchum
Effectiveness of a Multi-Component Intervention Program for Treating Childhood Obesity, Suzy Free
Provider-Led Intervention for Overweight or Obese African American Women Ages 18-65 with a BMI 25 KG/ M₂, Tonya A. Harvey
Impact of a Protocol Implementation on Identification and Referral of Women At-Risk for Hereditary Breast Cancer, Chrysanthemum Davis Lawson
Implementation of Post Falls Huddles in Skilled Nursing Facility, Princess Lomax
The Effects of Motivational Interviewing for Those Afflicted with Opioid Addiction, Kathy Roberts
A Protocol to Increase Referral Rates to Diabetic Education, David M. Rokser
Increasing Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhea Screening Among Women 15 to 24 Years Old Using a Multifaceted Approach, Mackenzie Shireman
Point-of-Care Reminders to Prompt Provider Adherence with Diabetes Care Guidelines for Adults, Eric E. Spohn
The Implementation of Diabetic Foot Care into Primary Care, Shelby D. Strong
Effect of Lifestyle Modifications on Blood Pressure and BMI in Overweight or Obese Adults with Primary Hypertension, Mariska Vandenbergh
Does Access to Telephone Counseling Improve Smoking Cessation in Disadvantaged Populations?, Karin Warden-Thomas
Efficacy of a Mobile Application in a Chronic Kidney Disease Population, Jennifer R. Zamora
Project Reports from 2019
Prevention of Oral Mucositis in Cancer Patients, Patricia E. Biel
Health Literacy Screening to Increase Antihypertensive Medication Adherence, Boyann Bonjean
Meditation as an Intervention to Help College Students Cope with Stress, Marissa Bottos
The Effects of a Mobile Fitness Application on Weight Management and Physical Acticity Amongst University Students, Erica Deenihan
Implementation of an Advance Care Planning Protocol to Increase Advance Directive Completion Rates, Christine Engle
Application of Beers Criteria and a Brown Bag Event to Increase Prescribing Safety in Older Adults, Kristen Garza
The Effects of Implementing a Smartphone Application to Improve Asthma Self-Management in Adults, Lindsay J. Humpfer
Pain Management for Intrauterine Device Insertion and Endometrial Biopsy, Michelle Lipton-Carroll
Anxiety is Something to Worry About: the Effects of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Intervention Protocol on Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Alesha E. McClanahan
Clinical Practice Guideline Adherence: Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in At-Risk Adults, Sharnita L. Rice
Effects of an Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening Program on Providers' Adherence, Kelsie A. Tokarczyk
Use of Smartphone Application to Facilitate Weight Loss and Promote Accountability in Obese and Overweight Patients, Angela M. Turner
The Effect of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring and Self-Titration on Achieving Blood Pressure Targets, Katina A. Varner
A Multifaceted Approach to Antibiotic Stewardship in the Outpatient Clinical Setting for Bronchitis, Elizabeth A. Weaver
A Lifestyle Modification Program for Adult Patients with Coronary Artery Disease, Amanda M. Yarbrough
Incorporating Oral Health Care in Pediatric Primary Care Practice, Salamatu Yusif
Project Reports from 2018
A Multi-faceted Intervention to Improve Naloxone Co-Prescription Rates Among Primary Care Providers, Jolane S. Conklin
Effects of Incorporating Patient Acuity into the RN Assignment Process, Melissa L. Forton
Sun Prevention Fun (SPF): a Multicomponent Sun Prevention Program for Children in Kindergarten and First Grade, Sarah Gouker
The Effects of a Nurse-Led Structured Telephone Support Intervention on 30-Day Readmission Rates for Heart Failure Patients, Georgianna Simpson
Screening Amblyopic Risk Factors in a Pediatric Population Using an Automated Vision Screener, Rebecca Dawn Slominski
When Disaster Strikes: a Training Intervention to Improve Nurses' Confidence and Preparedness for the Surge, Nichole M. Weber
Project Reports from 2017
Implementation of a Standardized Handoff During Transition of Care from the Emergency Department to the Intensive Care Unit, Melinda Abbring
The Effect of Routine Adult PHQ-2 Depression Screen and Scheduled Follow-Up Protocol in the Primary Care Setting, Alex F. Bikowski
Combating Workplace Violence: an Evidence Based Initiative, Diana L. Giordano
The Effect of Bundled Interventions on Prevention of Hospital Acquired Clostridium Difficile Infection, Kaitlin Kendys
